COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 臽 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person ⺈ falling in a pit 臼
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How to Write 臽 (xiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(archaic) pit; hole in the ground
xiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiàn
臽
(archaic) pit; hole in the ground
Common words
xiàn
臽
(archaic) pit; hole in the ground
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 臽
Say “xiàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 臽
Common words and phrases
xiàn
(archaic) pit; hole in the ground
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“臽”。
Zhège zì shì “xiàn”.
This character is “臽”.
我正在学习“臽”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiàn” zì.
I am learning the character “臽”.
请写一遍“臽”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiàn”.
Please write “臽” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 臽?
臽 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 臽 (xiàn) mean?
臽 (xiàn) means (archaic) pit; hole in the ground.
What is the radical of 臽?
The radical of 臽 is 臼, associated with Not yet classified.